# W. Va. Code § 22A-1-5: Offices continued in the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22A-1-5
- **Heading:** Offices continued in the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 22A / Article 1 / Section 5

## Text

(a) There are hereby continued in the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training the following offices:

(1) The Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety established pursuant to article six of this chapter;

(2) The Coal Mine Safety and Technical Review Committee established pursuant to article six of this chapter; and

(3) The Board of Appeals provided for pursuant to the provisions of article five of this chapter.

(b) Nothing in this article may authorize the director or the secretary of the Department of Commerce, Labor and Environmental resources to alter, discontinue or abolish any office, board or commission or the functions thereof, which are established by status.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-1 §22A-1-1. Continuation of the office of miners' health, safety and training; purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-2 §22A-1-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-3 §22A-1-3. Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-4 §22A-1-4. Powers and duties of the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-5 §22A-1-5. Offices continued in the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-6 §22A-1-6. Director's authority to promulgate rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-7 §22A-1-7. Savings provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-8 §22A-1-8. Mine inspectors; regions and districts; employment; tenure; oath.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-9 §22A-1-9. Mine safety instructors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary; provisions relating to underground mine inspectors applicable to mine safety instructors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-10 §22A-1-10. Mine inspectors may be appointed to fill vacancy in division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-11 §22A-1-11. Employment of electrical inspectors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary; provisions relating to underground mine inspectors applicable to electrical inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-12 §22A-1-12. Employment of underground mine inspectors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary and expenses; reinstatement; removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-13 §22A-1-13. Employment of surface mine inspectors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary; provisions relating to underground mine inspectors applicable to surface mine inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-13A §22A-1-13a. Study of mine inspector qualification, compensation, training and inspection programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S13A.md)

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